Tiny study aims to unlock secrets of stuttering and aphasia
NCT ID NCT05437159
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at how the brain plans and produces speech in people who stutter, those with primary progressive aphasia, and healthy speakers. Participants will practice saying made-up words with tricky sound combinations while researchers measure brain activity with MRI and track changes in speech accuracy and speed. The goal is to better understand the underlying brain mechanisms, which could eventually lead to new treatments.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Learning of non-native phoneme combinations (behavioral training)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could improve understanding of speech disorders and pave the way for new therapies or technologies for stuttering and aphasia.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage observational study (only 2 participants) focused on basic brain mechanisms, not a treatment trial. Results may not lead directly to therapies.
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Boston University
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02129, United States
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University of Michigan
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